PROFESSOR DR. JUSTIN JAMES KENNEDY Prof Kennedy Prof. Kennedy Prof Justin Kennedy Professor Kennedy Executive Coach Dubai Braincoach
Prof. Kennedy is a Thought Leader & Executive Coach in Organizational Neuroscience.
His corporate career was interrupted by a motorbike accident, which left him in a coma. After several brain surgeries and a lengthy recovery process, he learned what was needed to reboot his brain again. With strict discipline and endless willpower, he presented a Ph.D. thesis based on his research in neuroscience in Switzerland several years later. He was invited to do a TED talk and presented his research in applied neuroscience at the Institute of Coaching, Harvard Medical School Conference, in Boston in 2016.
His book "Brain Reboot - A Change of Mind Will Change Your Brain" launched in March 2019 and was endorsed by the #1 leading coach Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, in the USA.
the UAE. Besides his academic andToday Dr. Kennedy is a globally recognized professor of neuroscience and Organizational Behavior with bespoke Business Schools and Universities in Switzerland, the UK, South Africa roles Dr. Kennedy holds several US coaching accreditations and a clinical healthcare license.
He runs an executive coaching practice (profkennedy.com) out of NY and Dubai and engages as keynote speaker in the US, Africa and the Middle East, aspiring executives to peak performance.
He developed the neuroscience-based N3 Coaching model offering various programs designed to sustain well-being while developing behavioral techniques to perform at peak. His work is based on brain data to ensure medically measurable results in his clinical, academic and corporate work.
Prof. Kennedy focusses on showing his audience practical ways to control their brain to perform at peak and even increase IQ and memory. He explains how to simply control symptoms of stress, and how to find happiness easily and effortlessly. He makes neuroscience understandable for everyone in an entertaining and memorable way.
2019 Co-Founder CoachPulse
2018 Visiting Professor Canadian University
2017 Visiting Professor Canterbury University, UK
2015 ongoing
Prof. Justin James Kennedy FZE
Executive Coaching, Keynote Speaker - Dubai, UAE
2013 ongoing
Research Professor at the University of Pretoria’s Department of Neuroscience - Pretoria, SA
2012 ongoing
Dean: Professor of Organisational Behaviour - UGSM
Monarch Business School - Switzerland
2012 - 2015
Sherpa Coaching - Ohio, USA
CEO Sherpa Coaching in South Africa
2012 - 2013
Head of Institute of the Free State's Business School Bloemfontein -South Africa
2011 - 2012
Doctorate of Professional Studies (D.Prof), UGSM Monarch Business School - Switzerland
2008 - 2012
Head of Institute: Personal Excellence & Senior Lecturer, Business School of The Free State - South Africa
2003 - 2008
Visiting Academic at SA College of Applied Psychology, University of Cape Town - South Africa
2000 - 2003
Senior Leadership and Change Management Researcher/Consultant Dublin - Ireland
1999 - 2000
Year of Coma and Recovery
1994 -1998
Internal HR Consultant, Shell Oil - South Africa
Detailed Biography
Selected Publications
Selected Peer Reviewed Publications
Du Toit, P., Kennedy, J. J.Wood, P., Grant, C. C., Nortje, E., Kleynhans, M., Fletcher, L., Krüger, P.E., Joubert, A. M., , Ferreira, R., Van Schoor, A., Joubert, F., Gericke, G., (2013) :
A comparison between the cardio-stress indices of an active and a sedentary population. Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie/South African Journal of Science and Technology 32(1).
· Kennedy, J.J. (2013) Teenager Exam Performance Anxiety: an application to improve working memory and problem solving skills; results from school studies. Journal of Neurotherapy (77).
· Kennedy, J.J. (2011) Application of Heart Rate Variation Protocols to Improve Leadership: Executive Working Memory Stress. Results from Corporate Studies. NeuroLeadership (4) 17.
· Kennedy, J. J., Pretorius, Miranda (2008) Integrating a Portable Biofeedback Device into Call Centre Environments to Reduce Employee Stress: Results from Two Pilot Studies. Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health 23(3), pp.295-307.
· Kennedy, J.J. (2007) Neurocardiac and Neuro-biofeedback Measurement of Financial Executive Performance. Neuroleadership Journal (4) 17
* Multiple IP protected studies funded by corporations were not possible to publish as the companies see these outcomes as a competitive advantage I their industries.
Speaking Events and Presentations 2016/2017
2016
Oberoi Hotel - Gala Dinner Keynote
January 5, 2016
British Business Counsel Dubai - New Year, New Brain
January 25, 2016
Stress, cognition and innovation, Dubai
Right Selection
February 23, 2016
ENOC Innovation, Abu Dhabi
February 25, 2016
BUiD Academic Workshop, Dubai
March 4, 2016
Ashridge Business Breakfast, Dubai
March 1, 2016
HR Network Relevance of Neuroscience in HR, Dubai
March 10, 2016
NeuroEducation
BUiD Education Department, Dubai
March 15, 2016
Health Coaching
Mediclinic Middle East, Dubai Healthcare City
March 30, 2016
Flourishing Wellness Intervention
RTA, Dubai
April 13, 2016
BBG Business Breakfast
BBG, Dubai
27 April 2016
Neuroscience at work
PWC , Dubai
May 1, 2016
So what is cognitive health?
OmegaWave, Online
May 6, 2016
Neuroscience in Coaching
AC UK
May 31, 2016
Applied Neuroscience
Toyota, Dubai
June 2, 2016
Authenticity workshop
May 29, 2016
Health Coaching
Du, Dubai
June 1, 2016
The Golf Brain
BizGolf
June 26, 2016
Coaching & Genetic Potential
Just4Me Genetics
June 28, 2016
Coaching Psychology
Synergy University
July 3, 2016
The application of Neurotechnology and Biofeedback
Wellcoaches, Boston
July 6, 2016
Coaching Academic Students
Jumeirah University, Dubai
August 15, 2016
Preventative Medicine
Anglo Arabian Hospital
August 16, 2016
Coaching Psychology
Synergy Uni r Dr Faten
August 17, 2016
'The Art of the Possible'
Optimal Fitness
August 21, 2016
The application of Neurotechnology and Biofeedback
Neurozone
August 29, 2016
Executive Coaching Feedback
GASCO
Abu Dhabi August 30, 2016
Wellness Technology
ICAS Wellness
September 22, 2016
The application of Neurotechnology and Biofeedback
Intelligent Health
September 25, 2016
Neurological wellness in the workplace
PWC Neuro wellness
September 28, 2016
Executive Coaching Feedback
GASCO
October 18, 2016
Neuropsychology
Dubai Psychology Conference
October 21, 2016
Executive Coaching Feedback
GASCO, Abu Dhabi
November 3, 2016
MedStar Wellness and Performance
MedStar, Dubai
November 23, 2016
Wellness Day Keynote
DIFC, Dubai
November 17, 2016
Preventative Medicine and Health Coaching
Willis Towers Watson
November 17, 2016
Business Intelligence
Haward Technology, Kuwait
November 28, 2016
BBG health panel, Dubai
November 30, 2016
Wellness in the Workplace
Buro Happold, Dubai
December 5, 2016
Cognitive Health
Healthcare Insuaance Conference, Dubai
February 1, 2017
2017
Cognitive Health
Healthcare Insuaance Conference, Dubai
February 1, 2017
BBG, Dubai
February 6, 2017
The application of Neurotechnology and Biofeedback
Wellbeing at Work Conference, Dubai
February 21, 2017
Conference Keynote
Wellness At The Workplace Seminar
DMCC in collaboration with JLT Insure Direct, Dubai
March 22, 2017
Wellbeing 360, Dubai
April 12, 2017
THRF (The Human Resources Forum) Event, Dubai
Talent Management in the UAE - What motivates talented brains- how to trigger talent in your organisation
August 15, 2017
Neurophysiological and Psychometric Data Results From Executive Health Coaching and Biotechnology Applications
September 22, 2017
Steps Towards A Better You
September 27, 2017
How To Trigger Talent
October 02, 2017
Neuroscience Of The Spirit, Tajijitu House of Om Dubai
Neuroscience Of The Spirit
October 02, 2017
Talent in Your Organization, ExpatWomen.com
November 22, 2017
Mental Health Conference, MENA Conference
October 30, 2018
Synergy University MBA Program
November 12, 2018
Braincongress, brain.neuroconferences.com
December 5-7, 2018